VIDEO: Alabama LB Mosley mid to late-1st round pick

When a play had to be made, he did so more times than not for the Alabama defense.

So the question keeps being raised about whether the 6-2, 234-pound inside linebacker can hold up against the run.

To me, that's the wrong question to ask.

Mosley's issue isn't tackling. He made 108 stops as a senior and 99 as a junior. He's quick enough to avoid blocks to make plays in the run game.

What needs to be asked about Mosley is can make plays against the pass. He broke up just five passes in the 2013 season and only two in 2012. He didn't intercept a pass last season after picking off two as a junior.

The NFL is a passing league and Mosley will spend a great deal of time covering running backs and tight ends. If Mosley can do that well, he'll be an every down NFL linebacker.